Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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